Gloucester Smiles – Then and Now

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ED Hanson and Tyler Garbo

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Ed Hanson’s first day trip at Stage Fort Park May 20th 1948. Pictured is Ed at ten months old with his mother and father.

Cranes Beach Rainbow

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Photo by Sally Giaimo

” Hi Manny,

Thank you  a million times for meeting us at the foot bridge, you really went the extra mile for us. Joe was especially grateful to you for the dining recommendation for Azorean – fantastic, superb, delisiozo!  We went to Cranes Beach to walk off the meal so I could get my fried clam fix, later, at the Clam Box. I hadn’t been to Cranes Beach in many decades. What a surprise!  Biggest, most vivid rainbow I have ever seen, right there at Cranes Beach. We felt super natural vibes ! What a great day!

When my niece Vicki gets over her shock of seeing the magnificent photo you took, she will email or probably call me and I will share, you know she will be  a very happy gal.

Thanks so much for responding to my email.  GMG connects me to my roots and memories that I carry in my heart for the sweetness of family long, long ago. I am so glad for you and your “Gloucester Smiles” photos. It  always makes me wish I could be there, and last Thursday, I was!

With much love and appreciation,

Sally ”

Harvest Fest at Cape Ann’s Marina Resort

The Bridge Cape Ann hosted its 6th annual Harvest Fest at Cape Ann’s Marina Resort this past weekend.  It is always a good time.  We had an incredibly busy day but I was happy to stop by for a little bit.

 

Seals Around Cape Ann

I took visitors to Halibut Point recently and we were delighted to see a seal near shore. It did not stay long though we waited for a reappearance.

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To make up for the quick view of the Halibut Point seal, I went over to Brace Cove a few days later and got a good long look at several seals resting during low tide. Always nice to see them again!

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Watch These Videos!- Thank You Brian Cashman and Aaron Judge For Providing The Jet Fuel To Propel the #RedSox Past The #Yankees In Te #ALDS #DoDamage

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July 31, 2018 Quote from Brian Cashman, Yankees GM “You wonder what their record would be if they weren’t playing us. Because when we go head to head, we do some damage against them, and it doesn’t seem like anybody else is capable.”

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This quote from Yankees general Manager Brian Cashman ended up being the slogan on the Red Sox American League Postseason Hoodies and if you don’t think they used it as motivation you just don’t get it.

In Game 1 Aaron Judge the Yankees slugger went 3 for 5 with a homer.

In the first inning of Game 2 with David Price turning in a horrible performance Judge set the tone with a second inning blast hit to the deepest part of the park and absolute bomb.

The Yankees went on to win game 2 and after showering up Judge walked down the concourse at Fenway just outside the Red Sox clubhouse blasting Frank Sinatra’s “New York New York”

Have a listen-

If you don’t think between the Cashman quote and Judge trolling the Red Sox in their house after a brutal loss blasting “New York New York just outside their clubhouse added fuel and motivation then you don’t know sports and I feel sorry for you.

The Red Sox went on to win games 3 and 4 in New York and after the Red Sox won the series in New York they blasted “New Nork New York” to stuff it right back in Judge’s face.

Love it.  Love the rivalry.  Love the pettiness.  Whatever it takes!

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And Wally gets in on the action getting the last laugh.

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Restorative Reset with Thai Bodywork and Reiki at Treetop Yoga

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Reset your body, mind, and heart in this monthly restorative workshop. Restorative yoga is a relaxing and therapeutic practice that will leave you feeling calm and at ease.
By candlelight, the evening will start off with gentle pranayama (breath work) and a brief guided meditation to quiet the mind. Feel physical tension and stress melt away as we transition into fully supported yoga poses to help soothe the nervous system.

Hands on reiki, therapeutic Thai bodywork, and essential oils will create a spa like experience as you enter a deep state of relaxation and bliss. You will leave feeling refreshed, nourished and replenished.

Spots are Limited! Pre-Registration Recommended Since Workshop Sold Out in Past.

$35 Investment REGISTER HERE

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3A POND ROAD, GLOUCESTER

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Gary Tucker Cape Ann Plein Air Artist Depicts a Scene From The Dock @CaptJoeLobster

More About Gary Tucker and Cape Ann Plein Air Event Here – http://www.garytuckerartist.com/gallery/2018/09/10/cape-ann-plein-air-2018/

https://www.facebook.com/CapeAnnPleinAir/

 

OF WILDFLOWERS, MONARCHS, AND LOBSTER TRAPS

Lucky morning- favorite subjects in the dunes today 🙂

A female Monarch newly emerged with a torn and tattered male Monarch

Sip N Shop at Magnolia Library are Back

Friday, October 12, 2018 starting at 6:00 pm
Magnolia Library
1 Lexington Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930

 

Sip N Shops at Magnolia Library are BACK!!!! Join friends and vendors like AgapĂ© Brewing Community, Simply Simon Soap & Skincare, Periwinkle Treasure, Magnolia Historical Society Inc, Pauline’s Gifts, Little Dresses for Africa/Gloucester,Ma., Visual Interest, as well as Reps from PureHaven, Color Street, Paparazzi, Young Living, art work from local photographers Sharon Lowe, Donna Ardizzoni, and Melissa Cox and so much much more!!!!! Light appetizers and wine sips provided by vendors. Donations and proceeds benefit the Magnolia Library’s upcoming construction of handicap accessible bathrooms.

Bleachers are back! Resiting atop restored and improved footing underway at New Balance Newell Stadium

The stands were brought back and moved into place atop the improved footing at New Balance Newell Stadium. Maybe the bleachers will be ready later this week. It’s great to see it coming back together.

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Gloucester Smiles with Sally and Joe

A special Gloucester Smiles.

This delightful couple from New Jersey drove up to meet family and friends (and me)  in New England.  One of their favorite places was Gloucester where they had a family reunion in the house by the Good Harbor Beach bridge.  They also mentioned that  her niece who lives in Texas , and is also a Fan of the Blog, was a caretaker at the house on 24 Beach Road.

It was a special treat to meet Sally and Joe and enjoyed the batch of cookies that they gave me, which I promised to share with Joey at the dock.

Thank you for the email and  being so kind and giving  me a brighter Gloucester Smile.

 

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Gloucester Area Astronomy Club Halloween Meeting Friday Oct 12

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At our Friday night October 12 GAAC meeting we are pleased to have with us Phil Orbanes, the North Shore’s preeminent astrophotographer, with “Tales from the Cosmic Dark Side,” a Halloween-themed presentation illustrated with Phil’s excellent photos, touching on all sorts of dark objects — Dark Nebulae (and Bok Globules), Molecular Clouds,  Integrated Flux Nebula, Dark (“Rogue”) Planets, “Dark Matter” and “Dark Energy.” Calling on examples from the Pipe nebula through the possible eventual heat-death of the universe, Phil will elucidate the universe of dark phenomena all around us.

We’ll see you there, 8:00 pm at the Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan St in Lanesville. There is no cost, and all are welcome. There will be goodies of every stripe, friends old and new, and just a generally good time to be had by all.

For more information on the club you can check out the website, the Facebook page, and follow us…

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Red Cross Blood Drive Nov 9th

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The Gloucester Knights of Columbus are hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday November 9th from 2 to 7 pm at our Lady of Good Voyage Parish Hall.  Come give the gift of life.  Call 800-733-2767 to register or go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive.Register to GiveePoster716835 (4)

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GloucesterCast 301 With Paula Ryan O’Brien, Jimmy and Pat Dalpiaz, Heidi Dallin, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 10/7/18

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GloucesterCast 301 With Paula Ryan O’Brien, Jimmy and Pat Dalpiaz, Heidi Dallin, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 10/7/18

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Paula Ryan O’Brien saved us with group photos from yesterday’s 300th taping.

Mary Anne Shatford was great on the podcast and is invited any time as a guest.

300th Podcast Recap

Facebook Messenger virus- how to handle it.

Need to schedule my colonoscopy.

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Red Sox David Price Game Two vs The Yankees Was Brutal

Go-To dinner you bring to people that aren’t feeling well?

Kim’s daughter is not going to be home for Thanksgiving

The Ryan family- Slug/Bobby

Thanksgiving turkey cooking methods

Shout Out To Shewsberry and Frank Ciolino- we need more stickas

Next Sunday Ken Riaf will be in to pimp his show My Station In Life At Gloucester Stage along with Ken Baltin who is Playing Simon Geller